Bibliograph

Thomas Jefferson travels, selected writings, 1784-1789, edited by Anthony Brandt

Type

Label

Thomas Jefferson travels, selected writings, 1784-1789, edited by Anthony Brandt

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Thomas Jefferson travels

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

62888156

Responsibility statement

edited by Anthony Brandt

Sub title

selected writings, 1784-1789

Summary

The first collection of Jefferson's reflections on his wide-ranging travels, this book draws on his journals, personal correspondence, and other writing, using Jefferson's own words to open a window on the world in which he played so important a part. From his views on his native Virginia to his extensive tours of New England, he shows us America as it was in our earliest years as a nation. He records his extensive, sophisticated impressions of Europe, formed during a five-year sojourn in France, which included visits to northern Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and England. His correspondence with Lewis and Clark reveals not just a seasoned traveler's wisdom and a bottomless curiosity about the American wilderness, but his passionate explorer's wish that he could actually join their Corps of Discovery. Editor Brandt's commentary provides historic and cultural context to fill in the background of this panoramic vision.--From publisher description

Table Of Contents

The first year -- Jefferson the mentor -- The labyrinth of diplomacy -- We'll always have Paris -- To the South of France -- Between two revolutions -- A little tour in Holland and Germany -- The final year

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